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Subtract 6/25 from 42/60

42/60 - 6/25 is 23/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   6/25 = 6 × 12/25 × 12 = 72/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/300 - 72/300 = 210 - 72/300 = 138/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/50

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